Date of birth:

1918 (Thornbury/Gloucestershire, Great Britain)

Date of death:

January 31st, 1943

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Cemetery Cemetery Friedhof Ohlsdorf Hamburg
Plot: 10A. Row: M. Grave: 5.

Service number:

40722

Nationality:

British

Donald Long was educated at Redland Hill House School Bristol.
From September 1939 to June 1940 he served with the Advanced Air Striking Force in France.
Long was killed in action on 31 January 1943, when his Lancaster W. 4189 was downed during a raid on Hamburg - there were no survivors, including Flying Officer Rosam DFC DFM (see DFC recommendation).

Promotions:
May 7th, 1938: Acting Pilot Officer (probation)
March 7th, 1939: Pilot Officer
September 3th, 1940: Flying Officer
September 3th, 1941: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)
? Acting Squadron Leader

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Awarded on:

June 11th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 57 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

December 18th, 1942

Citation:
"In November, 1942, Squadron Leader Long and Flying Officer Rosam were Captain and Wireless Operator respectively of an aircraft which was detailed to attack Genoa. On the outward flight, shortly after crossing enemy territory, engine trouble developed. Despite this Squadron Leader Long continued his mission, reached his target and bombed it. Soon after leaving the target area, the port outer engine caught fire and ceased to function. Displaying fine airmanship and ably supported by Flying Officer Rosam whose wireless skill was of the greatest value, Squadron Leader Long flew his aircraft back to this country and effected a masterly landing in difficult circumstances. Both these officers have invariably displayed high skill and outstanding devotion to duty."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1943

• - The London Gazette Issue 34513 published on the 24 May 1938
  - The London Gazette Issue 34982 published on the 29 October 1940
  - Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35029 published on the 31 December 1940
  - The London Gazette Issue 35301 published on the 7 October 1941
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35586 published on the 5 June 1942
  - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35827 published on the 15 December 1942
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35841 published on the 29 December 1942
  - RAF Commands 1939-1945
  -Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  

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